The Mind Behind StatedMade®

Antonio Angarano, professionally known as Teletino, is a creative visionary working across fashion, music, visual direction and more. As the creative director of Stated, he shapes the brand’s cinematic identity and cultural influence.

Beyond the surface of the brand, Teletino approaches creation with complete independence. Every design, visual, and release under Stated is driven by personal instinct rather than external influence. He does not follow trends or industry patterns, choosing instead to move freely and create what feels authentic in the moment.

This mindset extends across all mediums he explores. Whether through clothing, photography, or music, the focus remains the same — creating without compromise. For Teletino, the work is not motivated by profit or recognition, but by a genuine passion for building ideas into something real.

Growing up, his influences were split between two different worlds. Living with his mom, he was surrounded by motorcycle culture and a sense of “country” living, while weekends with his dad introduced him to hip-hop, rock, and sneaker culture. At a young age, he became deeply invested in sneakers through his dad’s involvement in reselling and collecting, which naturally pulled him into that space early on.

He spent time studying and recreating footwear from memory, often tracing Jordan silhouettes from SLAM magazines and redesigning them with his own imagined colorways using just paper and markers. That early hands-on curiosity became one of the foundations for his creative mindset and continues to influence his work today.

Teletino has been actively working toward entering the footwear design space, with the goal of contributing to any brand that aligns with his vision — regardless of scale. While currently working a full-time 9-5, he remains focused on design, using every experience as part of the process of refining his craft.

Looking ahead, Teletino plans to grow Stated into a broader creative platform, while continuing to elevate his craft and collaborate with a network of makers, models, and artists to make his thoughts and ideas become reality.

For updates and behind-the-scenes access to StatedMade® and Teletino, follow @teletinoo on all social media platforms.

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